Siddharth Agarwal

About Siddharth Agarwal

I specialize in scaling complex engineering teams to meet the demands of safety-critical technology. I lead at the intersection of robotics, AI, and large-scale systems engineering, moving cutting-edge technology out of the lab and into the public roads with a specific focus on safety-critical autonomous systems.My approach integrates hardware, software, and operations to ensure that innovation isn\'t just a concept, but a tangible product that improves lives. I approach every project as an opportunity to refine my craft, ensuring my technical strategy remains as dynamic as the industry itself.I have a proven track record of building high-performing teams by fostering a culture of mentorship, rigorous governance, and continuous learning. With a deep belief in technology\'s power to solve real-world challenges, I work relentlessly to deliver products that push the boundaries of automation. Whether collaborating with cross-functional teams or exploring new trends, I am committed to a growth mindset and learning from the industry’s foremost leaders.Beyond the office, I remain deeply embedded in the technical community as a manuscript reviewer and contributor to patents and publications. I am passionate about volunteering and guiding young professionals, and I am always looking to connect with fellow leaders, mentor the next generation of engineers, or discuss the future of autonomy.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Product Manager - Adas

   Ford Motor Company

   Sep 2022 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   People Leadership - Supervising a technical team of up to 9 engineers & guiding LL6 peers through decision making and strategic workstream planning, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.Team Leadership - Directing a high-performance technical team of up to 10 engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and upskilling to keep pace with rapid evolutions in ADAS and Robotics technology.Organizational Integration - Championed the integration of the BITS team within the broader ADAS organization, establishing cohesive cross-functional workflows and a unified team culture. Partnered with the other ADAS Managers and Latitude to establish cohesive cross-functional workflowsExecutive Communication - Delivering status updates via strategic presentations, reviews and meetings to leadership, proactively identifying risks and securing buy-in for critical blockers.Strategic Supplier Relationships - Supporting collaborations with suppliers, streamlining issue resolution for mutual success.Budget Management - Supervising BITS departmental budget & resources, ensuring efficient spending.Modernization & Measuring Everything - Driving the initiative to modernize fleet tracking, data collections, documentation and reporting by implementing metrics and automated dashboards to enhance operational efficiency and uptime.Data Yield Improvements - Led a cross functional workstream with Perception, Data Pipeline, Calibration, Logging and Vehicle teams to identify, triage and resolve data quality issues, bringing up the valid data yield to over 85%.Performance Recognition - Exceeded Performance expectations in 2023

Education

• Thakur College Of Science And Commerce

  H.S.C - High School (11th and 12th Grade), Science with Information Technology

  2006 — 2008

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Dr.S.Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya

  S.S.C (Upto 10th Grade), Science and Mathematics

  1994 — 2006

Skills

• Programming
• C++
• Java
• Matlab
• Web Development
• Html
• Php
• C
• Javascript
• Mysql
• Css
• Jquery
• Joomla
• Eagle Pcb
• Corel Draw
• Android
• Digital Signal Processing
• Magento
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Image Processing
• Pattern Recognition
• Wireless Communications Systems
• Sensors
• Data Compression
• Encryption
• J2me Development
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Linux
• Microsoft Office